Cheesy Garlic Butter Chicken Bowties with Mozzarella Cream Sauce
A warm and creamy pasta dish featuring bite-sized chicken pieces and bowtie pasta coated in a silky mozzarella cream sauce with garlic and Italian seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bowtie pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
- Gradually add the mozzarella cheese, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the cooked bowtie pasta. Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
- Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 80g
- Saturated Fat: 40g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 70g
- Cholesterol: 150mg